Jeanne Baret

French explorer, naturalist and botanist (1740-1807)
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Jeanne Baret
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Jeanne Baret

Summary

Jeanne Baret is a human[1]. Her place of birth was La Comelle[2]. She was born on July 27, 1740[3]. She passed away in Brest[4]. She died on August 5, 1807[5]. She worked as a botanist[6], explorer[7], naturalist[8], and housekeeper[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jeanne Baret was born in La Comelle[2].
  • Jeanne Baret passed away in Brest[4].
  • Jeanne Baret was born on July 27, 1740[3].
  • Jeanne Baret died on August 5, 1807[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh[11].
  • Burial took place at Cimetière de l'église de Saint-Aulaye[12].
  • Jeanne Baret held citizenship in England[13].
  • Jeanne Baret's professions included botanist[6].
  • Jeanne Baret's professions included explorer[7].
  • Jeanne Baret's professions included naturalist[8].
  • Jeanne Baret worked as a housekeeper[9].
  • Jeanne Baret received the 72 scientist women names on the Eiffel tower[14].
  • Jeanne Baret is recorded as female[15].
  • Jeanne Baret's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jeanne Baret's Commons category is recorded as Jeanne Baret[17].
  • Jeanne Baret's residence is recorded as Toulon-sur-Arroux[18].
  • Jeanne Baret's residence is recorded as Paris[19].
  • Jeanne Baret's residence is recorded as Sainte-Foy-la-Grande[20].
  • Jeanne Baret's residence is recorded as Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh[21].
  • Jeanne Baret's family name is recorded as Barret[22].
  • Jeanne Baret's family name is recorded as Baret[23].
  • Jeanne Baret's given name is recorded as Cristina Cornejo[24].
  • Jeanne Baret's pseudonym is recorded as Jean Baré[25].
  • Jeanne Baret's significant event is recorded as circumnavigation[26].
  • Jeanne Baret's significant event is recorded as circumnavigation of Earth[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jeanne Baret was born in La Comelle[2]. She was born on July 27, 1740[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], explorer[7], naturalist[8], and housekeeper[9].

Recognition

Jeanne Baret received the 72 scientist women names on the Eiffel tower[14].

Death and Burial

Jeanne Baret died on August 5, 1807[5]. She passed away in Brest[4]. Recorded place of burial include Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh[11] and Cimetière de l'église de Saint-Aulaye[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jeanne Baret include Solanum baretiae[28], a taxon[29] and Baret Montes[30], a mons[31].

Why It Matters

Jeanne Baret ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for her include Solanum baretiae[28], a taxon[29] and Baret Montes[30], a mons[31].

FAQs

Where was Jeanne Baret born?

Jeanne Baret's place of birth was La Comelle[2].

Where did Jeanne Baret die?

Jeanne Baret passed away in Brest[4].

What did Jeanne Baret do for work?

Jeanne Baret worked as botanist[6], explorer[7], naturalist[8], and housekeeper[9].

What awards did Jeanne Baret receive?

Honors received include 72 scientist women names on the Eiffel tower[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . sudouest.fr. sudouest.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . pantheon.world. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . pantheon.world. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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